Our Museum has lost a beloved volunteer, Irv Fraser. Our Programme Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, Jon Ambler, wrote, ” For over a decade, Irv was our handyman and builder, and there is no part of our Museum that did not benefit from his skill and effort. When we say something was ‘Irv built’, it means that it was built remarkably strong… he had a funny expression for everything, and took great joy and pride in his work.
A ‘Spirit of the Volunteer’ winner a few years ago, Irv represented all the very best attributes of a member of our Museum family. He will be terribly missed.”
In no particular order, here are some memories of Irv’s time with our Museum.
IRV BUILT THESE FOR OUR YOUNGEST VISITORS
IRV, WITH ONE OF THE AIRCRAFT HE BUILT
IRV WAS PRESENTED WITH HIS 10 YEAR PIN, 2016
IRV AND HIS EVER PRESENT TOOLBOX, 2014
IRV HELPING TO PACK UP THE SPITFIRE FOR SHIPPING TO VINTAGE WINGS CANADA, 2014
THANKING IRV, 2014
IRV, BOTTOM LEFT, HELPING TO MOUNT A NEW EXHIBIT IN OUR MAIN GALLERY, 2014
WORKING ON THE HALLWAY PROJECT, 2017
Rest in peace, Irv…
The CAFM commemorates the role and history of 19 Wing (CFB/RCAF/RAF), documenting significant achievements in West Coast Military Aviation History.
Founded in 1982 as part of the Air Force Indoctrination School, CAFM was accredited as a stand-alone Canadian Forces Museum and officially opened its doors to the public on 12 September 1987.